Senior Farm Equipment Operator - Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Oliver Springs, TN) UTIA-240000017K
Description
Senior Farm Equipment Operator
Oliver Springs, Tennessee)
Location : Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center (Cumberland Forest Oliver Springs, Tennessee)
Summary : The position is solely responsible for the operation and maintenance of farm equipment, and field-related duties in support of the UT Forest Resources AgResearch and Education Center UT Cumberland Forest operations and land-grant mission.
Responsibilities :
- Operates general purpose, specialized farm and heavy power equipment such as tractors, bulldozer / hauling unit, commercial mowers and dump truck.
- Performs basic servicing and maintenance of equipment.
- Assists with construction projects, maintenance of facilities, and other related / assigned tasks.
- Assists research personnel with research project implementation.
- Performs farm labor in support of research and agricultural operations.
- May assist in felling trees due to safety issues, disease and / or timber harvesting operations.
Qualifications
Requirements :
- Knowledge of agricultural operations and natural resources.
- Ability to operate and service specialized agricultural and heavy equipment.
- Ability to recognize equipment or maintenance problems.
- Ability to accurately record data related to equipment maintenance and service schedules.
- Ability to perform agricultural / manual labor in inclement weather conditions including tree felling operations.
- Ability to work well with others on a daily basis.
- Self-motivated individual.
- Valid driver’s license; must have or be able to obtain CDL heavy truck license within 6 months of date of hire.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in varying outdoor environments.
Minimum Qualifications :
- High school diploma / GED required.
- At least two years of combined experience in forestry, logging, farm operations, natural resources management, landscaping, etc.
Application Process :
Interested candidates must complete an online application for the position in order to be considered :
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Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Rec-Forest Resource Res & Educ Ctr
Schedule
Full-timeCampus / InstituteInstitute of Agriculture
Job Posting
Jun 12, 2024, 1 : 48 : 13 PM